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13 August 2017

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Remembering Scotland's radio pirates

The offshore broadcasters who rocked the establishment from a ship moored in the Firth of Forth.

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Reversing the Clearances bit by bit

Land cleared 200 years ago by the Duke of Sutherland is to be bought back from his descendants.

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Scottish salmon exports reach record value

Sales worth £346m in the first half of 2017 were up 70% on the same period last year.

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Wealth gap in university places

Young people in wealthy areas 18 times more likely to go to university than those in the poorest.

News imageJesús Antonio Toro Martínez

Searching for an alternative to coca

Colombia seeks alternative crops for areas where coca has been king.

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'The self-harming is unbelievable'

James Ward has no release date, and his sister fears he will take his own life.

News imageJ Balvin and Justin Bieber

Is Mi Gente the new Despacito?

Another Spanish-language song is dominating the streaming charts. We meet its singer, J Balvin.

News imageNo dog sign

No dogs for me

In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on her lack of passion for dogs.

News imageMetal grinder

Private sector output 'moves up a gear'

A survey suggests output from Scottish firms rose at its fastest pace in nearly three years last month.

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